for 2 classes
Celebrating the Poetry of an American Poet Laureate; Amanda Gorman!
Completed by 12 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week, 1 week
2-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The opportunity may exist for optional homework after the second day for learners to complete their poem and still edit and revise with the instructor if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Learners will gain an increased knowledge of two of the poems by Amanda Gorman, the poet laureate who was honored by reading her poetry the Biden Harris inauguration. She was also the first person ever to be given the honor of creating and reading a poem at the Super Bowl. As a group learning together, the learners and instructor in this class will read and discuss the content and style of these two poems and will also watch them on YouTube. A study guide accompanies the class with the poems in it and guided questions for discussion. On the second day, the poem that was read at the Super Bowl Will be the foundation for modeling so that the learners can create a poem in the same style and format. At the same time, learners will increase knowledge of poetic detail such as style, free verse, figurative language, rhyme scheme, vocabulary choice content and more. Please note that this is a challenging class for learners looking for an opportunity to grow as readers and writers and poets and to take positive risks with their writing.
Other Details
Supply List
A packet will be emailed to each learners outscore account upon registering for the class. It will contain all the supplies needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Two of Amanda Gorman’s poems will be used for the foundation to this class. The first poem is called “The Hill We Climb” and the second poem is called “Chorus of the Captains” and both will be provided through a study guide.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from The College of St. Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Union College
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information to learner’s own story in life. Helping students reach their full potential, and beyond, in a setting that is safe, exciting, creative and funny is what teaching is all about to me. The climate has to be one that is free from bullying, pressure, and negative interactions and, instead, is one that students can’t wait to get to as they know the time in that class will be rewarding, creative, stimulating, and allow them to be who they really are and share what they want to share. There is nothing more exciting, as a teacher, then when that light bulb illuminates and a student feels confident to share and take an idea, quote, author’s purpose or decision from a book and see how it can affect real life or when a learner sees their full potential, in the written word they create.
We can make literature, come alive in a really fun, fast-paced active discussion filled atmosphere.
My background professionally is having taught third grade, fifth grade, and Sixth grade language arts for 33 years with a background in psychology, elementary education, school administration and an extensive background in overnight camping.My favorite teaching topics include writing poetry, creative and nonfiction writing, and reading/sharing outstanding literature with discussions that bring critical thinking skills and life lessons to the students. I am excited to bring this teaching to an environment that is bully free with motivated students in a small group setting.I always look forward to reading my students work as I see such brilliance in people of this age.
I can be found in the upstate NY, most often being out on the lake in my boat from spring to fall (I love being on water!), playing guitar and singing, collecting Pez, reading , cooking and baking, volunteering in the community as often as I can to make things better for others, and spending lots of time with Derby, the wonder dog, my amazingly bright and talented rescue dog who undoubtably will make visits into the virtual classroom. I also enjoy bike riding, yoga, and meditation. Most importantly, I place great emphasis on finding ways, small and big ways, that will allow my students and myself to make our mark in this world and make it a better place for others. The small ways are most often the best ways and I believe students are brilliant people who can absolutely change the world.
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